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a portable wall for archers too smart to die standing tall
big enoughOften tall enough to hide a kneeling crossbowman entirely
the propA foot spike planted it upright, freeing both hands
named forLikely after Pavia, the Italian city that made them
crossbow comboShielded reload time for slow, devastating crossbows
painted facesOften bore heraldry, saints, or intimidating designs